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Woodbridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbridge Apartments

222 Glenn Bridge RdArden, NC 28704
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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River Glen Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Glen Apartments

1 River Glen DrArden, NC 28704
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Southwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Apartments

13 Christ School RdArden, NC 28704
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Kensington Place
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$1,080 - $1,790
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Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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22-28 Wedgefield Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22-28 Wedgefield Dr

22-28 Wedgefield DrAsheville, NC 28806
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30 Allen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Allen Ave

30 Allen AveAsheville, NC 28803
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $942 to $3,410 with an overall median price of $2,201. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Royal Pines at $942, King Heights at $942, and Southridge at $942. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Royal Pines$1,886$942114
King Heights$1,909$94297
Southridge$1,982$942176
Waightstill Mountain$2,051$942400
Arbor Woods$2,061$942296
Lake Julian Trails$2,061$942318
Lake Julian$2,125$942350
Avery Creek$2,187$1,125322
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$2,399$1,212126
Walnut Cove$2,399$1,212126

Cheapest Available Arden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arden, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeshore Villas in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $942. Kensington Place in the King Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$942
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,080
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Cedar1BR,1BA$1,235
Creekside at ArdenArden Studio 1BStudio,1BA$1,247
Weirbridge VillageThe DogwoodStudio,1BA$1,251
DilworthThe Mitchell1BR,1BA$1,285
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom First Level - 760sf1BR,1BA$1,289
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake with Patio1BR,1BA$1,295
Ansley at Roberts LakeTHE BLUE RIDGE1BR,1BA$1,297
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsArlington II1BR,1BA$1,302

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.63 price per square foot Mingo Model at Madison Long Shoals in the in the Kashmir neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the Graybeard Townhouse Model at SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Kashmir neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Madison Long ShoalsMingo3BR,2BA$1.63
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesGraybeard Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Hawthorne at Mills GapBliss2BR,2BA$1.52
Goldelm at The ViewsB2 The Biltmore2BR,2BA$1.47
Burton HillsB32BR,2BA$1.56
51 Cushion Pl2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Drake with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Arden Pines Luxury ApartmentsThe A1BR,1BA$1.62
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR,1BA$1.64
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.43

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arden Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arden?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arden is under $1,302.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arden?

The cheapest apartment in Arden is Lakeshore Villas which is listed at $942, while the average apartment in Arden costs $2,201.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arden?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 277 regular apartments in Arden that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arden?

Cheap apartments in Arden have an average cost of $249 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arden.

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